Elizabeth Findlay

F, #2397, b. 2 October 1925, d. 16 May 2021
     Elizabeth Findlay was born on 2 October 1925 at 127 Seatown, Cullen, Banffshire, Scotland.1 She was the daughter of John Findlay and Barbara Benzie. Elizabeth was usually known as "Betty." She married David Pirie at 127 Seatown, Cullen, Banffshire, Scotland, on 8 November 1944.2,3,1 As of 8 November 1944, her married name was Elizabeth Pirie. Elizabeth died on 16 May 2021 at Burnbank Nursing Home, Buckie, Moray, Scotland, at age 95.4,5,3 She was buried on 21 May 2021 at Hillhead Cemetery, Portknockie, Moray, Scotland.5,3

Citations

  1. [S772] Robert Mair, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Robert Mair of Durham, England.
  2. [S8154] David Pirie to Elizabeth Findlay, Statutory Register of Marriages in the District of Cullen in the County of Banff, "1944, on the Eighth day of November at 127 Seatown, Cullen, After Banns, According to the forms of the Church of Scotland. David Pirie, Engineer (Apprentice), Bachelor, 19 years, usual residence: 4 New Street, Portknockie, Father: James Pirie, Fisherman, Mother: Agnes Pirie M.S. Smith. Elizabeth Findlay, Clerkess, Spinster, 19 years, usual residence: 127 Seatown, Cullen, Father: John Findlay, Tailor (Journeyman), Mother: Barbara Findlay M.S Benzie. John T. Guthrie, C of S Minister at Cullen. M.C. Findlay, 127 Seatown, Cullen, Witness. Mary Pirie, 4 New Street, Portknockie, Witness. Registered: 1944, November 10th at Cullen, J.S. Ogilvie Registrar."
  3. [S940] Carolyn Hatt, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Carolyn Hatt of Broadstairs, England.
  4. [S8155] Family Announcements, Deaths, Pirie, The Press and Journal, "Deaths - PIRIE
    PIRIE (Portknockie) Very peacefully, at Burnbank Care Home, Buckie on Sunday, May 16, 2021, Elizabeth (Betty) Findlay aged 95 years. Beloved wife of the late David (Davie) Pirie, dearly loved mam of Jim, John, Anne, David and Alan, a much loved mother-in-law, granny, great-granny, sister, aunt and a good neighbour and friend to many. Regrettably, due to current health guidelines, Betty's funeral service will be private."
  5. [S7095] Elizabeth Findlay, Fraser Gordon Pirie, Clare Stone David Pirie, Monumental inscription, "In loving memory of DAVID PIRIE (DAVIE) died 5th August 2014 aged 89 yrs, beloved husband of ELIZABETH FINDLAY (BETTY) died 16th May 2021 aged 95 yrs, dearly loved parents, grandparents and great grandparents. Also their grandson FRASER GORDON PIRIE died (Toronto) 21st March 2013 aged 34 yrs, dearly loved son of CLARE STONE died (Toronto) 23rd January 2020 aged 74 yrs, loving mum and beloved wife of JAMES PIRIE (JIM). At Rest Together."